TS EN ISO 12100-1

TS EN ISO 12100-1 is the standard that addresses the basic terminology and methodology used in the field of machinery safety. In practical engineering terms, machinery safety is not only about adding guards or protective devices at the end of the design process; it is about identifying hazards early and applying a structured approach to risk reduction. This part provides the conceptual foundation for that shared approach.

Why the terminology and methodology matter

In machine safety work, terms such as hazard, risk, protective measure, safe design and residual risk must be understood consistently. This standard establishes the basic vocabulary and the methodological framework used to achieve safety of machinery, helping designers, engineers, safety specialists and technical writers work from the same conceptual basis. As general technical context, terminology standards like this are essential because they reduce ambiguity when safety decisions are discussed across teams and industries.

Role in the design process

In normal engineering practice, safety is not an afterthought added once a machine is complete; it is embedded into the design process from the start. The scope of this standard is to define the basic terminology and methodology used in achieving machinery safety, supporting a common language for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk reduction. That makes it relevant across many machine types wherever systematic safety thinking is part of design development.

• Defines the core concepts used in machinery safety.
• Frames the methodological approach used to achieve safety.
• Supports consistent terminology throughout design work.
• Helps keep safety assessment communication and documentation aligned.